ART EDUCATORS OF IOWA is a non-profit organization unified with the
National Art Education Association and affiliated with the Iowa Alliance for Arts Education.

Our purpose is to promote excellence in visual arts education in Iowa through the advancement of knowledge and skills, professional development, service, and leadership.

We are a professional organization for those interested in the future of art education. We supply exemplary networking opportunities and collegial support for educators throughout Iowa and with educators around the world. Our Board of Directors (volunteers from around the state) meets quarterly to plan and organize these activities.

How can we help you?

	The Fall Conference, our biggest annual event, is where you can explore new methods and techniques and see nationally recognized speakers. See information about Fall Conference 09.
	Our Iowa e-newsletter The Message keeps members inspired and challenged and increases awareness of current issues. Sign up to get your copy by email.
	Mentoring for first year art teachers. Contact Chris Noel to be a mentor or mentee.
	Youth Art Month (YAM) March is the time of celebration with recognition of outstanding students and art teachers. Submit your students' work!
	Members of AEI contribute student works to Travelling Exhibits that circulate throughout the state. Submit your students' art and sign up to display the exhibit at your school.
	All-State Artists is the premier recognition of high school art students and their teachers.
	Action committees deal with advocacy, curriculum, programming, and many current issues: portfolios, mentoring, standards, visual culture. Volunteer!
	A network of colleagues connects you to national issues and information through NAEA. Start your own ePortfolio!
	This web site, ArtEdIa, is regularly maintained to keep you in touch with other art educators and the services offered by AEI.

To become a AEI member today, click here!

To see membership procedures and rates, click here!